The Hampshire Foundation Inc
The Hampshire Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $168,995 to charitable organizations, including organizations in New Jersey and several other states.
The Hampshire Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hampshire Foundation Inc gave $169K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. 61% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,995
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,389
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,212,490
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hampshire Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 292-9595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hampshire Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 82 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to Texas, 4% to New York, 1% to Washington, DC, and less than 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hampshire Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2022) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $50,000 |
| Foundation for New Jersey Hall of Fame Cranford, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $50,000 |
| National Football Foundation Irving, TX | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $16,445 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Naiop New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ | Fund advocacy, education and research aimed at promoting the economic benefits of the logistics industry. | $10,000 |
| Palisades Parks Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Market Street Mission Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Morristown Partnership Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Heartworks Basking Ridge, NJ | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $2,500 |
| Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce Lyndhurst, NY | Unrestricted Support for General Mission Purposes. | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,212,490 | $99,728 | $175,272 | $168,995 | 18 | $170,449 | $99,661 | $131,746 |
| 2024 | $2,287,405 | $217,661 | $176,589 | $166,761 | 22 | $170,716 | $212,726 | $122,929 |
| 2023 | $2,246,333 | $162,674 | $161,518 | $151,750 | 22 | $151,750 | $154,586 | $134,928 |
| 2022 | $2,259,379 | $96,458 | $128,224 | $114,000 | 7 | $114,000 | $95,397 | $134,185 |
| 2021 | $2,289,817 | $198,467 | $140,074 | $132,500 | 13 | — | $188,256 | $122,479 |
| 2020 | $2,239,326 | $133,281 | $149,852 | $135,100 | 10 | — | $124,622 | $122,328 |
| 2019 | $2,258,432 | $345,291 | $130,847 | $114,865 | 14 | — | $329,309 | $130,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hampshire Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for general mission purposes, as well as a grant to NAIOP New Jersey for advocacy, education, and research promoting the economic benefits of the logistics industry.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center says it inspires community philanthropy to advance exceptional health care, including patient care, clinical research, education, and preventive medicine. Palisades Parks Conservancy says it works to preserve the Palisades Interstate Park’s history and biodiversity and protect the bi-state park system. Heartworks describes its work as offering hope to people facing chronic illness, unexpected injury, natural disaster, or grief. SIOR Foundation says it promotes and supports initiatives that educate, enhance, and expand the commercial real estate community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $168,995. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 each to Foundation for Morristown Medical Center and Foundation for New Jersey Hall of Fame, and $16,445 to National Football Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to Mayo Performing Arts Center and NAIOP New Jersey; $5,000 each to Palisades Parks Conservancy, Market Street Mission, and Morristown Partnership; and $2,500 each to Heartworks, Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, SIOR Foundation, and The Maoli Charitable Foundation. The listed purposes for most of these grants were unrestricted support for general mission purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jon F Hanson as trustee and chairman; James E Hanson II as trustee and president; Deborah P Hanson as trustee and vice president; and Jeffrey B Hanson as trustee and vice president.
The Hampshire Foundation Inc is led by James E. Hanson II, Trustee & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Hanson II
Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jon F. Hanson
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah P. Hanson
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Hanson
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen J. Hanson (2019) — Trustee & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Hampshire Foundation Inc
How much does The Hampshire Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc gave $169K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 22 grants.
What is The Hampshire Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,389, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hampshire Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Hampshire Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (4 grants) and Madison, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Hampshire Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Hampshire Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hampshire Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($50,000), Foundation for New Jersey Hall of Fame ($50,000) and National Football Foundation ($16,445), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hampshire Foundation Inc?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hampshire Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included unrestricted support for general mission purposes, as well as a grant to NAIOP New Jersey for advocacy, education, and research promoting the economic benefits of the logistics industry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hampshire Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hampshire Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hampshire Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3540959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hampshire Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hampshire Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hampshire-foundation-inc-morg_4ff96f15fd7a4498a0c99feb5e8ba7c9
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